Okay, let’s tackle this. So Frank King has a Ph.D. from Stanford, which is a top-tier university. His experience as a Corporate Research Officer at TIAA-CREF for 45 years is also impressive. Skills like research, public speaking, and Microsoft Office are in demand, but the rate is relatively low. Considering his education and experience, I’d expect a higher rate, but given the lack of specific industry or location information, I’ll err on the side of caution. A rough estimate for a researcher with his background and experience in the United States could be around $75–$125 per hour, but I’ll round down to $75.